Session Proposals Now Being Accepted for the 2017 Conference in Fort Worth, TX
The 2017 AOSA Profesional Development Conference will take place in Fort Worth, Texas from November 8-11, 2017. Session proposals are now being accepted. Deadline for submissions is August 1, 2016. Use the online form to complete your submission. A PDF version of the form is available to help you complete the on-line version.
AOSA Announces National Board of Trustees Election Results
AOSA is pleased to announce the results of the 2016 AOSA National Board of Trustees elections. Congratulations to Alice Pratt, incoming Recording Secretary. Regional Representatives elected for three year terms are: Region III – Shelly Smith; Region IV – Laura Petersen; Region V – Katie Traxler; and, Region VI – Kathy Hummel. Join AOSA in… Read more »
The Orff Echo seeks submissions on The Art of Silence
The Orff Echo Winter 2017: The Art of Silence (submission deadline: May 15, 2016) Consider the following quotes: “A painter paints pictures on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence.” Leopold Stokowski “…there is a connection between sound and silence. I sing a note… and when I have no more air, the note goes…. Read more »
AOSA is pleased to announce the launch of the AOSA Digital Mentor Program.
Though many AOSA members receive high quality professional development in the form of summer training courses, annual conferences, and local chapter meetings, it is clear that Orff Schulwerk teachers benefit from ongoing support when they return to their classroom teaching positions. To this end, AOSA has created a Digital Mentor Program to pair experienced Orff Schulwerk… Read more »
AOSA seeks candidates for National Conference Chair
Do you have leadership experience organizing special events, workshops, meetings, or conferences? The American Orff-Schulwerk Association seeks applicants for the position of 2018 National Conference Chairs, beginning July 1, 2016 through January 2019. This position includes planning and overseeing all aspects of program and local volunteer management for the AOSA Professional Development Conference in 2018…. Read more »
Orff Institute Announces International Courses
The Orff Institute is offering “Elemental Music and Dance Pedagogy Orff Schulwerk” July 10-16, 2016. For more information please read the attached PDF. Summer Course July 10 – 16, 2016 Brochure and Application The Institute has also announced a Special Course: “Advanced Studies in Music and Dance Education – Orff Schlwerk 2016 -2017” which will… Read more »
Applications for performing groups for 2016 conference extended to February 15
Applications for adult and children’s performing groups for the 2016 Professional Development Conference in Atlantic City, NJ are now being accepted. Submissions are due January 15, 2016. Please use the application forms below: Adult Performing Group Application Childrens Performing Group Application
The Orff Echo Seeks Submissions: Special Learners and Music Therapy
The Orff Echo Seeks Submissions: Special Learners and Music Therapy (Feature Article topics) The Orff Echo Editorial Board is soliciting articles for the Fall 2016 issue. Submission is open and we are accepting articles in all areas. In addition, this issue’s feature articles will focus on Special Learners and Music Therapy. Deadline for submissions is… Read more »
The Orff Echo seeks applicants for the Editorial Board
The PDF file below includes the job description for members of The Orff Echo Editorial Board. Applications for the position should be completed using the on-line application form. Deadline for application submission is February 1, 2016. Echo Board Job Description
Senate passes “Every Student Succeeds Act” adding music as part of a “Well Rounded Education”
The United States Senate passed the “Every Student Succeeds Act” (ESSA) S.1177 by a final vote count of 85 to 12. ESSA, for which the Music Education Policy Roundtable (of which AOSA is a member) has been advocating for the better part of the past year, includes a critical stand-alone listing for music in the… Read more »
